Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (60 Rentals)

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250 Elm St, Unit FirstFloor
$1,650
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$1,650
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250 Elm St, Unit FirstFloor

250 Elm StSchenectady, NY 12304
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Parkside View
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside View

920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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118 Jay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Jay St

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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4310-4351 Angela Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4310-4351 Angela Ct

4310-4351 Angela CtSchenectady, NY 12304
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Hillside Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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Northside Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northside Village

2450 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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The Foster
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Foster

508 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Stateside Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stateside Lofts

519 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Outer Schenectady, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Schenectady Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Schenectady area of Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Netherlands Village priced from $1,239. Niskayuna Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Outer Schenectady apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,239
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,299
1675 Avenue B2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,350
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,399
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,495
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom- 975 sqft2BR,1BA$1,600
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Detached Garage1BR,1BA$1,635
State and Clinton2 Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Schenectady, NY

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Schenectady area is the $1.38 price per square foot 250 Elm St Model at 250 Elm St, Unit FirstFloor in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Outer Schenectady apartment is the 16 Hawk St Model at 16 Hawk St, Unit 16 hawk st starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Schenectady apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
250 Elm St, Unit FirstFloor250 Elm St3BR,1BA$1.38
16 Hawk St, Unit 16 hawk st16 Hawk St3BR,1BA$1.63
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.50
State and Clinton2 Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1.74
17 Western Pky, Unit 1st flr17 Western Pky2BR,1BA$1.40
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom- 975 sqft2BR,1BA$1.87
1675 Avenue B2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$2.03
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Niskayuna GardensDalewood 1BR Den1BR,1BA$2.00

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Schenectady, Schenectady, and the greater Albany area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Schenectady Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Schenectady Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Schenectady Apartment is $1,239 at Netherlands Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Schenectady Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Schenectady is starting from $1,289 at Netherlands Village.

What is the most affordable Outer Schenectady Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Schenectady Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserve at Glenville and starts from $2,010.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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